Animal Farm Ch 7-8 Vocab

Envious

ADJ

-Feeling jealous of what someone else has

-Wanting what another has because you lack

S: jealous or resentful

A: happy and content

Napoleon was envious of Snowball and wanted all the animals to forget him.

Considerable

ADJ

-Large in amount or importance

-Worth serious thought

S: large or significant

A: small or trivial

The animals suffered considerable pain during the cold winter on the farm.

Emerge

VERB

To become known or seen

To come out from hiding

S: appear or arise

A: disappear or submerge

The truth did not emerge since the animals were afraid to question Napoleon

Treacherous

ADJ

Showing betrayal or dishonesty

Dangerous and unreliable

S: deceitful or disloyal

A: loyal or trustworthy

Napoleon showed treacherous behavior when he blamed Snowball.

Retribution

NOUN

Punishment for wrongdoing

Justice through punishment

S: punishment or revenge

A: reward or forgiveness

The executions were used as retribution to control the animals.

Rigid

ADJ

Very strict and not flexible

Hard and stiff

S: strict or firm

A: flexible or lenient

The rules became more rigid as Napoleon gained more control of the farm.

Bewilderment

NOUN

A feeling of confusion

Being unable to understand

S: confusion or shock

A: clarity or understanding

The animals felt bewilderment after seeing the confessions.

Conduct

NOUN AND VERB

The way a person or group behaves and acts especially in public or toward others

To lead organize or control how something is done

S: behavior or lead

A: misbehavior or negligence

Napoleon’s conduct showed he ruled the farm through fear and force.